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Custom B

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Années de production: 1947–1949

Puissance moteur
52 HP
—
Cylindrée
3.6 L
Moteur 6 cylindres
Entraînement et châssis
2WD
Gear (4F/1R)
Poids en ordre de marche
1,564 kg
3,450 lbs

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Utility & Farmyard Workhorse
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Specific Output
14.4 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
30.1 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Caractéristiques du moteur et de la puissance

Modèle du moteur
Chrysler IND 5
Carburant
Gasoline
Puissance nominale
52 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Custom specification)
Cylindres
6
Cylindrée
3.6 L (217.8 ci)
Alésage / course
3.25x4.375 inches 83 x 111 mm
Régime nominal
1800 RPM
Capacité d’huile moteur
N/A
Capacité de liquide de refroidissement
N/A

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Caractéristiques de transmission et de châssis

Type de transmission
Gear (4F/1R)
Rapports (avant / arrière)
4 avant / 1 arrière
Système d’entraînement
2WD
Empattement
88 in
Pneu avant
6-16
Pneu arrière
10-38
Débit hydraulique
N/A
Attelage arrière
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(160%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH160% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")52 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 52 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 4,658 lbs
(Est. Structural Cap)
Capped at Estimated Structural Ceiling (4,658 lbs)

Theoretical draft formula suggests 5,200 lbs. Official manufacturer GVWR is unrecorded for this catalog entry, so target weight is constrained to an engineering structural estimate (~135% of base operating weight) to prevent chassis overload.

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
591 kg (1,304 lbs)1,521 kg (3,354 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+1,208 lbs (548 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
3.5 gal/h
13.2 L/hr (est. $12/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (52 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Target ballast is capped at 4,658 lbs based on structural engineering estimate (~135% base weight; official manufacturer GVWR unrecorded). Avoid adding excess ballast beyond this benchmark to protect axle bearings and chassis.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$2,346
Basis: 52 HP • 79 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,924 – $2,158
Dealer Retail Asking
$2,463 – $2,768
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$2,229
Year 2028
$2,117
Year 2029
$2,011

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Custom

USA • 6 Models

Custom Manufacturing was an American tractor producer that played a significant role in the post-World War II agricultural machinery market. Founded in 1944 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the company quickly established itself by producing tractors powered by Chrysler engines and transmissions. This strategic partnership with Chrysler allowed Custom to offer reliable and cost-effective machines that appealed to small to medium-sized farms. The company's ability to produce quality tractors under various brand names, including Montgomery Ward, Lehr Big Boy, Rockol, and Regal, demonstrated its versatility and market reach. In 1952, Custom Manufacturing relocated its production facilities to Hustisford, Wisconsin, in an effort to possibly expand its operations or improve logistics. However, the company's independent run was relatively short-lived. By 1954, Custom Manufacturing sold its assets to a Mexican firm, marking the end of its production in the United States. Despite its brief existence, Custom Manufacturing left a lasting impact on the agricultural machinery industry by demonstrating the viability of using automotive components in tractor manufacturing and by successfully marketing its products under various brand names.

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